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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 2006 - CCG CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 17, 2006 — 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium. CEREMONIAL Certificates welcoming the Visitors from Azusa's Sister City, Zacatecas were presented Ceremonial Cert to Visitors The City Council presented a proclamation to Azusa Sister City organization in honor of its 401" Anniversary 40' Anniversary. Sister City CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the following: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Organizations/Employee: APMA AND EXECUTIVE Closed Sess Pub Emp Evaluation Conf w/Labor Negotiators CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. Conf w/legal 54956.9 (b and c One Case. Cnsl The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no Reconvened reportable action taken in Closed Session and items not discussed will be handled at the end CityAttorney of the agenda. I Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION — Pastor Dale Winslow of Foothill Community Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON,CARRILLO, ROCHA, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Garcia, Economic Development Director Coleman, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Library Director Tovar, Director of Human Resources Hanson, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerlc Toscano. CEREMONIAL Mayor Chagnon administered the Oath of Office to new Police Sergeants, Bruce Badoni and Jerry Arnold; she administered the Oath of Office to new Lieutenant Steve Hunt, and Captain Gene Street. Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Oath to Police Psnl Reverend Gilbert Becerrill delivered the Benediction over the appointment of new Chief of Benediction Police Robert Garcia and Mayor Chagnon administered the Oath of Office. & Oath COP It was consensus of Council to recess to a reception in order to celebrate the above noted Recess/ appointments. Time of recess: 7:55 p.m. reconvened at 8:15 p.m. Reconvened PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Mr. Jorge Rosales congratulated all newly sworn Officers on their promotions as well as City J. Rosales staff for their accomplishments over the last year. He addressed item B-3, information Comments 'report re: Rosedale expressing his concern regarding possible violations of the Brown Act. Mr. Mike Lee congratulated all Police Officers who were promoted, thanked Mayor Pro -Tem M. Lee Rocha for organizing the great July 4th celebration and noted other exciting events happening Comments in the City. Mr. Dan Simpson publicly thanked the City Council for combating illegal fireworks with D. Simpson increased public information and help from law enforcement and offered suggestions for Comments improvement. Ms. Luisa Miranda announced the upcoming Azusa Heritage Project, The Azusa Heritage L. Miranda Project which will be a video and oral history program of people who lived in Azusa in the Comments early 1900's through the 1950's that helped define and build Azusa through their accomplishments in the fields of business, community service, sports or artistic pursuits. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concern regarding graffiti on the water A. Morales tank on Sierra Madre and asked that it be removed. He praised the Police Officers that were Comments promoted Sergeant Badoni, Sergeant Arnold, Lieutenant Hunt, Captain Street, and Chief Garcia. Ms. Jule Arevalo, representing Sierra Palms Homeowners Association addressed Council J. Arevalo presenting photos of the palm trees on the Rosedale property, stating that they are dying, Comments 'overgrown, rodent invested, and not being watered. She stated that there are paint cans, debris and garbage around the area. She was asked to give her name and phone number to the City Manager and Economic Development Director. Ms. Ginny Dadaian Director of Community Relations of Azusa Pacific University and Lorena L. Marquez Marquez of Azusa Pacific University, addressed Council and audience stated that they have B.G. Dadaian Soccer Clinic's on behalf of APU on Saturdays from 10-12 and now they have developed the Comments Viva Azusa Soccer Camp which will be held from Monday, July 31" through Thursday August 3rtl at Azusa Square and the cost is free and they are seeking sponsors for the Camp. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of City Board and Commission term of office expirations, ending September 30, 2006, for the following Boards and Commissions of the City of Azusa: 3 positions Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission 2 positions Human Relations Commission 1 position Library Commission I position Personnel Board 2 positions Planning Commission Applications are available in the City Clerk's Office and City Manager's Office, 213 East 'Foothill Boulevard, City Library, 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light 8_ Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Police Department, 725 N. Alameda, and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, 240 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, and at: www.ci.azusa.ca.us, for interested residents/incumbents; Applications will be accepted through August 24, 2006, and interviews will be scheduled during the month of September, 2006. For further information please call: (626) 812-5271. Mayor announced the above. Rpts/Updates Notice to the public City Manager Delach announced the Citizens Committee to advise on Recreation Vehicle Citizen's Parking and structures in the Front Yard Set -Back, members as follows: Frances Melanson, Committee James Sanford Jr., Art Morales, Don Boline, Peggy Martinez, Jorge Rosales, Bart Luce, Mike Trelles, and Roman Seano. 07/17/06 PAGE TWO Update on Various Rosedale Issues. City Manager Delach emphasized that the Rosedale Update on Park Plan will be taken back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further Rosedale issues consideration at a duly agendized meeting. Discussion was held regarding the effects of the lack of restrooms in some parks in the Rosedale Project. City Attorney Carvalho advised that since the Specific Plan did not call for restroom facilities in some of the smaller parks and it is not in the Development Agreement the City would initiate the change to the Specific Plan and find the funding. City Manager noted comments. City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person reported information regarding the LA Co. Tax FY 2006 Assessed Valuation Annual Report from Los Angeles County Tax Assessor's Office. Assessor's Rpt Mr. Delach stated that Azusa was ranked 3rd in Los Angeles County for change or growth in 'assessed valuation. City Manager Delach stated that the growth has been 17% over the last year and the report does not even include the Talley Building, Block 36, Foothill Shopping Center, FSC Housing Development, Rosedale, the South Azusa Town Homes, the Downtown North Development Project or the Foothill Boulevard Town Homes. Assistant City Manager Person highlighted the Forest Gateway Interpretive Center project R. Person and the agenda item to approve a contract with Klassic Engineering Construction Inc.; he Update detailed the funding sources and provided additional detail on the projects history. He Forest Gateway talked about the repayment plan, groundbreaking and dedication. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha started the following: thanked volunteers of 4`" of July celebration, J. Rocha asked that bus stops at Foothill and San Gabriel be sanitized, invited all to attend Korean War comments Armistice Day on Thursday, July 27`"; at City Hall Flag pole, to clean up day at Lee School on August 5d' , advised of the last ride on the Sierra Madre dip, asked item be added to the August 12" workshop regarding increased traffic on Foothill Boulevard and First Street and the feasibility of setting up a Traffic Safety Committee. He asked about retailer's convention dates, and status of Red Team. It was consensus of Council to give the following issues to City Manager to see If they will be considered for the Workshop on August 12`": traffic issues, policy on restrooms in the parks — Rosedale, how to work with major developers, i.e. Red Team concept. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha expressed congratulation to Chief of Police Garcia. Councilmember Hardison addressed the Rosedale Palm Tree issue stating that prior to the Hardison contract to ALP, the emphasis on Palm Drive was the palm trees; they are responsible for the Comments sub -contractors or primary contractors In providing the maintenance for the trees and thoroughfare. City Manager Delach advised that he would have staff come back with a report regarding the issue at the August 7'" meeting. Councilmember Carrillo thanked all who participated in the 4" of July, congratulated new Carrillo Chief, Captain, Lieutenants, and Sergeants, expressed his delight regarding the Assessed Comments Valuation, for support in San Gabriel Pomona Parents Place and their application for a grant to establish a family empowerment center on disability. Direction was given to the City Manager to provide the letter of support. Mayor Chagnon announced the groundbreaking on Leton and Newburgh for the building of Chagnon new town homes in that area, congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Mendez on their 501h wedding Comments anniversary; invited all to Sister City Tree Planting at Zacatecas park on July 19"B"d advised of Kids Come First Golf Tournament proceeds in the amount of $35,000 which will go to Gladstone Park Improvements. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING — CODE AMENDMENT 221: Ordinance Approving Miscellaneous Code Amend Adjustments (Code Cleanup) to the 2005 Development Code; Ordinance Amending Division 221 2005 Dev 2, Noise of Article IX Of Chapter 46 of The Municipal Code; and Resolution regarding Code 'Penalties for Violations of the Development Code The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Hrg open notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 6, 2006. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the issue providing a L.Onaga background of the 2005 Development Code adjustment stating that it was first addressed at Ass't Com Dev the May 15`" Council meeting and was continued in order to discuss items related to Dir. recreation vehicle parking and portable shelter structures as well as other items which are now going to be addressed via a committee so they are being excluded from this public hearing. 07/17/06 PAGE THREE He noted that there will be a change to noise standards which will be addressed by a second ordinance which will repeal the noise chapter to make it exactly as it Is in the Development Code. He highlighted other changes, i.e. fence height limit, existing code has a 36" limit and recommended change is 42", noise regulation — slightly change hours with regard to construction, and a typo on page 14 of 28, Item #14, 88.24.050 Landscape Location Requirements, (2) — insert "residential" between "a" and "structure". Mr. Jorge Rosales provided comments in favor of used or converted room to function as a bedroom and will be counted as a bedroom in all instances where a Development Code standard is based on the number of bedrooms per unit; he stated item 9 would conflict with 6 foot retaining walls at Rosedale, in favor of 42 in height within a corner cut-off area, not in favor of change for allowable hours of construction on Sunday and National Holidays from 7 a.m. — 6 p.m., and recommended 8 a.m. — 5p.m., Telecommunication Facilities, stating that on Baseline and Rockvale the AUSD is placing a cell tower and there should not be set back restrictions and 50 foot should be allowed with conditions, and he agrees with Design Review process for filing of appeals. Continued J. Rosales Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that wall at 5th and San Gabriel, visible steel by A. Morales the Masonic Lodge, for sale signs on vehicles parked in front of own homes; he requested Comments they be allowed to leave them there for a certain time period. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously* Hrg Closed carried to close the Hearing. Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding the issue and it was consensus that Discussion the 42 inches for wall height was okay with the exception of area at 5h and Alosta, construction hours on Sundays and Nationals Holidays with a review authority through conditions of approval, parking lot and driveway improvements, and driveway obstructions. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING 1" Rdg Ord MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENTS (CODE CLEANUP) TO THE 2005 DEVELOPMENT CODE Appvg Misc (CASE NUMBER ZCA 221). (Amendment was to revert back construction on Sunday and Adjustments Holiday hours from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.) Code Cleanup Dev Code Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried*, as amended, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha voted no. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING DIVISION 2. Is' Rdg Ord NOISE, OF CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IX, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH THE Noise STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 88.31.020 NOISE STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 88 DEVELOPMENT Standards CODE AS AMENDED BY CODE AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER ZCA 221. (Amendment was to revert back construction on Sunday and Holiday hours from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Chagnon and carried*, as amended, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha voted no. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, PROVIDING THAT THE Res. 06-056, COUNCIL MUST APPROVE THE FILING OF ANY MISDEMEANOR ACTIONS AGAINST Cncl appvl VIOLATORS OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT CODE. Dev Code misdemeanor Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha to waive further against reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: violators AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-9 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously* carried. It Approved was noted that item D-2 had a typographical error in it and would be corrected. 07/17/06 PAGE FOUR 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 2006, and the minutes of the Special Min appvd meeting of June 14 and 26, 2006, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE Res. 06-057 CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED STANDARD AGREEMENT CONTRACT Agmt w/ABC WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACCEPTING $26,259 Grant FROM THE GRANT ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PROJECT. 3. Approval was given for the selection of vendor American Signal Corporation for the American Sig. purchase of a Siren in the amount of $11,154.47 with 2005 Homeland Security Grant. Siren pur 4. Renewal Agreement with LA Worl(s for FY 2007 was approved in an amount not to Agmt w/LA exceed $44,378; the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement. Works 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMINING THAT A Res. 06-058 PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAC not PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Needed Amend AZUSAS'S AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CRA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING THE Res. 06-059 SUMMARY VACATION OF THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SIERRA Vacating MADRE AVENUE. The City Clerk was directed to record a certified copy of the resolution Right a Way with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office and also send copies of the recorded Sierra Madre resolution to San Gabriel Valley Water District and Southern California Gas Company to document the reserved easements. 7. The contract for construction of the Forest Gateway Interpretive Center was awarded to Forest Gateway I(lassic Engineering Construction Inc. in the amount of $862,915.55 and approval was Klassic Engr given to increase the total project budget by an additional $170,000 from the City's Water Fund for a total Budget of $1,295,000 8. The First Amendment to the City Manager Employment agreement was approved. City Mgr agmt 9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 06-C60 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None Spec Call Items None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 10:21 Cncl recess P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:22 P.M CRA convene Reconvene It was consensus of Council to recess back into Closed Session 10:23 p.m. and reconvened No rpts at 1 1:10 p.m. and there was no reportable action. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Adjourn carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:10 P.M. i J CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-C61 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2006-06. * Indicates Hanks absent 07/17/06 PAGE FIVE